The Purple 77's (updated 21/01/12, 4:36pm)

[ossie85]

No real comment, the ruck is where the weakness is, but you know that. Very balanced

[Obese Arachnid]

My 2 cents.

I wouldn't go 3 Tigers in the backline. I'm sure you have ideas about upgrading before the byes. But....... Cash cows don't just arrive because we want them. You may not be able to trade out as easy as you think.

The rucks are the issue as everyone says BUT......& perhaps this warrants a new thread, here's my take.

I actually don't have a problem with taking two rucks from the one side. In simple terms it can work. Say you have Sandi, as i did last year but he gets turf toe. I traded out Zac Smith & bought in Griffen. Effectively I've got my cash (Z.Smith), kept Sandi & if Sandi's injured I play Griffen. Someone has to ruck for Freo (Clarke I know).

It can work if it's the right team, right year, stars align, etc.

I've seen worse theorems!

[Purple 77]

huh, didn't realise how many tigers i had, thanks for pointing that out! Interesting theory also...

[charliesheen]

nice premium selections

[Ringo]

Like the team 8.5/10. Can not fault your prems.

Just wary of Grimes a little so watch in pre season as this type of injury is traditionally hard to come back from and return to previous form.

Also need to watch which rookies play and are named as I think Pfeiffer is still on the rookie list,